Friday, May 9, 2025 · 7:30 p.m.

Big Stage

Youth Theater, Novi Sad, Serbia

Recommended for audiences aged 16 and up

Author: Evgeny Lvovich Schwartz

Director: Lyudmila Fyodorova

Set & Costume Design: Andrey Zaporozhskiy

Music: Eljbert Khalmurzaev

Choreography / Stage Movement: Ista Stepanov

Video Design: Anastasia Kuznetsova

Cast:

The first head of the Dragon - Ivan Đurić and Marija Radovanov

The second head of Dragon - Slobodan Ninković and Uroš Lazović

The third head of the Dragon - Ivan Đurić

Lancelot - Aleksa Ilić

Elsa - Ksenija Mitrović

First friend - Neda Danilović

Another friend - Slavica Vučetić

Charlemagne - Slobodan Ninković

Mayor - Saša Latinović

Henrich - Uroš Lazović

Friedrichsen - Aleksandar Milković

Friedrichsen's wife - Marija Radovanov

People – all actors

A razor-sharp political satire and one of the most powerful dissections of authoritarian rule — Dragon by Evgeny Lvovich Schwartz.
Though written in 1943, its resonance today is nothing short of staggering. With chilling relevance and biting wit, this timeless tale has inspired Russian director Lyudmila Fyodorova to bring to life a gripping narrative of control, coercion, and the human cost of submission. But Dragon is not only about the oppression inflicted by others — it is also about the darkness we inflict upon ourselves: self-deception, self-manipulation, and the illusion of freedom.
This is a story that dares to ask not only how freedom is won — but whether we truly know what to do with it once it is ours.

Saturday, May 10, 2025 · 11:00 a.m.
Small Stage
Youth Theater, Novi Sad, Serbia

Recommended for audiences aged 3 and up

Author & Director: Saša Latinović
Production Design: Milica Grbić Komazec
Songs: Mirjana Rastović
Music: Danilo Mihnjević

Cast:
Ksenija Mitrović, Marija Todorović, Aleksa Ilić

A beloved fairy tale reimagined through the playful and imaginative vision of Milica Grbić Komazec, who brings the world of Little Red Riding Hood to life through her vibrant costume, set, and puppet design. The witty lyrics by Mirjana Rastović are perfectly paired with the lively, expressive music of Danilo Mihnjević, creating a whimsical atmosphere full of humor and heart.

Through the dynamic performances of Marija Todorović, Aleksa Ilić, and Ksenija Mitrović, this classic tale is told with warmth, wit, and tenderness. Along the way, we discover what it truly means to be a mother — and just how tricky it can be to be a child. We’ll hear about turtles on the highway, the daily importance of eating carrots (yes, for your eyesight!), and above all, the power of perseverance.

Because the message at the heart of the story is clear: never give up — not even for a single day — because courage is something we practice, every single day.

Sunday, May 11, 2025 · 11:00 a.m.
Small Stage
Youth Theater, Novi Sad, Serbia

Recommended for audiences aged 5 and up

Inspired by La Sorcière de la Rue Mouffetard by Pierre Gripari
Director: Emilija Mrdaković
Puppet & Set Design: Ljubica Suturović & Arsen Ćosić
Costume Design: Erika Janović
Music: Petar Bursać
Stage Movement: Olivera Kovačević Crnjanski & Miloš Lazić

Cast:
Slavica Vučetić, Saša Latinović, Slobodan Ninković

This unusual story takes place on a very special street called Bonjour Street.
What’s so strange about it? A peculiar name for a peculiar street in a peculiar story…
This street was a beautiful place, and the people living there were very happy, loving one another like siblings.

But one day, an evil witch suddenly appeared on Bonjour Street...

Know this: everyone has a witch inside,
She may not have a name yet, but she’s always nearby.
In some corner, hidden beneath the roof,
She always slumbers in the dark, aloof.

When laziness takes over, and foolishness reigns,
The witch rises and spreads her gains.
Quickly lock her away with wit and care,
Don’t let her rule, don’t let her snare.

This tale reminds us that even in the face of darkness, with cleverness and willpower, we can defeat any evil.